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Song of the Day: Hail to the Chief, performed by The Eric Rogers and Chorale Orchestra

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

Happy Presidents Day!

The melody of Hail to the Chief is based on a Scottish song about a boat captain.  The Americanized version debuted in 1815 and has since been used to announce the arrival of the President.

Jimmy Carter didn’t like the song and ordered that it not be played during his presidency.  I guess that’s why he was a one-termer.

Hail to the chiefWe have chosen for the nationHail to the chiefWe salute him one and allHail to the chiefAs we pledge cooperationIn proud fulfillmentOf a great noble callYours is the aimTo make this grand country granderThis you will doThat’s our strong firm beliefHail to the oneWe selected as commanderHail to the presidentHail to the chiefHail to the chiefWe have chosen for the nationHail to the chiefWe salute him one and allHail to the chiefAs we pledge cooperationIn proud fulfillmentOf a great noble call
Songwriters: James Sanderson / Douglas R. Stevens